Source: The post is based on the article “India, Philippines to explore scope of joint sales, patrols to boost defence partnership” published in The Hindu on 29th June 2023 What is the News? The 5th India-Philippines Joint Commission on Bilateral Cooperation meeting was held recently. What are the key highlights from the India-Philippines meeting? Defence:… Continue reading India, Philippines to explore scope of joint sales, patrols to boost defence partnership
Category: Factly: IR
This category contains all Current Affairs Factly Articles for Prelims, related to the International Relations. You can find all relevant International updates on this page. This page is specifically useful for UPSC Prelims exam.
Understanding the Wagner mutiny
Source: The post is based on the article “Understanding the Wagner mutiny” published in The Hindu on 27th June 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Wagner Group?3 Why has Wagner clashed with Russia’s military commanders?4 What does the Wagner Group mutiny show? What is the News? Recently, the Wagner Group, a Russian paramilitary… Continue reading Understanding the Wagner mutiny
Senate India Caucus to push for ‘NATO plus five’ status for India
Source: The post is based on the article “Senate India Caucus to push for ‘NATO plus five’ status for India” published in The Hindu on 25th June 2023 What is the News? U.S. Senate’s India Caucus Co-Chairs will introduce legislation to give India ‘NATO plus five’ defence status. Note: Caucus is a closed meeting of… Continue reading Senate India Caucus to push for ‘NATO plus five’ status for India
India joins US-led Mineral Security Partnership (MSP)
Source: The post is based on the article “India joins US-led critical mineral club, boost likely for EV, electronics” published in Indian Express on 23rd June 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is a Mineral Security Partnership (MSP)?3 What is the significance for India joining the Mineral Security Partnership (MSP)?4 Rare earth minerals in… Continue reading India joins US-led Mineral Security Partnership (MSP)
G-20 Education Ministers agree on equitable use of AI
Source: The post is based on the article “G-20 Education Ministers agree on equitable use of AI” published in The Hindu on 23rd June 2023 What is the News? A meeting of the Education Ministers of G-20 countries was held in Pune. What are the key decisions of the meeting of the Education Ministers of G-20 countries? G-20 members… Continue reading G-20 Education Ministers agree on equitable use of AI
India-United States Defence Acceleration Ecosystem (INDUS X) launched in Washington DC, U.S.
Source: The post is based on the article “India-United States Defence Acceleration Ecosystem (INDUS X) launched in Washington DC, U.S.” published in PIB on 23rd June 2023 What is the News? The US Department of Defence (DoD) and the Ministry of Defense launched the India-US Defense Acceleration Ecosystem (INDUS-X). What is India-US Defense Acceleration Ecosystem… Continue reading India-United States Defence Acceleration Ecosystem (INDUS X) launched in Washington DC, U.S.
PM Modi’s US visit: Inbound FDI rises, so does Indian investment in US
Source: The post is based on the article “PM Modi’s US visit: Inbound FDI rises, so does Indian investment in US” published in Business Standard on 21st June 2023 What is the News? Closer economic ties are on the agenda as the Indian Prime Minister makes his first State visit to the US. In this… Continue reading PM Modi’s US visit: Inbound FDI rises, so does Indian investment in US
India gifts INS Kirpan to Vietnam, focuses on enhancing defence relations, security
Source: The post is based on the article “India gifts INS Kirpan to Vietnam, focuses on enhancing defence relations, security” published in The Hindu on 20th June 2023 What is the News? India’s Defence Minister and his Vietnamese counterpart have agreed to enhance industry cooperation and maritime security, given China’s dominance in the South China… Continue reading India gifts INS Kirpan to Vietnam, focuses on enhancing defence relations, security
Indian medicines under lens in Sri Lanka over a series of adverse events
Source: The post is based on the article “Indian medicines under lens in Sri Lanka over a series of adverse events” published in The Hindu on 19th June 2023 What is the News? Two patients have recently died after being given Indian-made anaesthetic drugs in Sri Lanka. This has raised questions about imported Indian drugs.… Continue reading Indian medicines under lens in Sri Lanka over a series of adverse events
India plans to challenge European Union’s carbon border tax at WTO
Source: The post is based on the article “India plans to challenge European Union’s carbon border tax at WTO” published in Business Standard on 17th June 2023 What is the News? India and South Africa along with some other nations have planned to challenge certain provisions of the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).… Continue reading India plans to challenge European Union’s carbon border tax at WTO
